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Beach 'N' Toys Monthly Meeting - First Tuesday of each month, see thread above for location (1 Viewer)
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Shea
Henry and I will be there
My force ghost will hang out with Tim until I get there.
Overlandeffex
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See you next month
Hi everyone, it's the new guy Rob. Nice to meet y'all last night. You've got a great group going, and I'm planning on driving up my 1970 FJ40 to the clubhouse on Sunday (am I supposed to RSVP someplace else?). Still deciding if I take the backroads or clog up the slow lane on the 15 as a Sunday driver. But would love everyone's input on what project to do first (maybe the bungee cord on the battery, hahah)!
@Prospector70 would definitely say the battery and git it a good once over! See if there any anysaftey issues that may need to be fixed! Then go onto improving it! How well does it run and drive? 15 isn't terrible I've done it in the 60 towing a trailer and averaged about 55.
I would say certainly plan on replacing all the soft lines(coolant hoses, brake hoses, vacuum etc) Replace and flush all fluids, coolant, brake fluid, fuel filter, diff fluid, transfer case fluid etc. I would also look carefully at the brake system, master cylinder, calipers and pads if discs or drum cylinders and pads if drums. Then look at all the hard fuel and brake lines and consider replacing based on condition. Next wiring, look at fuses, panel for burns/discoloring, look at all wires for chafing, cracks, and look at connectors for brittle and rusty terminal ends. Consider rebuilding the alternator. Check the fuel tank and pump for cracks/rust/leaks. Longer term look at new radiator, water pump, carb rebuilds etc. And finally start building and making improvements if desired. My preference would be to keep it stock as possible for nostalgia, original 40's that aren't modified are rare.
leucadiacruiser
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I've got plate envy 
Agreed. How does it drive... Mushy brakes and really loud, so that's normal right? I'll be the old guy in slow lane waving trucks around.
Thx for the list @Landcrusing. Like I said at the meeting I know nothing, but showing up ready to learn from the best around and just have some fun. Bringing beers and donuts. Haha.
Overlandeffex
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I'm with @leucadiacruiser ...plate envy, do not get rid of that!!
They are cool plates. Looks like copper.
I think there is still a catch though. When I was looking for my 1972 FJ40 years ago, you were required to have classic vehicle insurance. When I looked at that, I recall it had specific requirements with mileage limits, garage storage requirements, yearly classic vehicle filings with the DMV. etc.
I think there is still a catch though. When I was looking for my 1972 FJ40 years ago, you were required to have classic vehicle insurance. When I looked at that, I recall it had specific requirements with mileage limits, garage storage requirements, yearly classic vehicle filings with the DMV. etc.
Yeah, California is pretty strict on the historic vehicle plates. Only supposed to be driven to or from a show/parade and no more than I think 500 miles a year. Or something like that.
Yeah, i did not apply for historic in CA, too much red tape. But the AZ plates will for sure go up on the garage wall. Wanted to get the time-relevant 70s blue and gold CA plates but they don't do that. I can't even get the 60s black plates (which at least look cool). DMV is istill n shutdown mode.
Adarcy
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Alrighty, going to come out tonight since I couldn't make it last month. 6:30pm right? I'm going to drag the 40 out of the garage, even it complains the whole time, lol.
Yup! Meeting starts at 630 so we normally get there early to have a few beers and order food.
Yup! Tomorrow is a meeting!
